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DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
An accountable and highly motivated dialysis technician with extensive knowledge of health care administration and patient care management.
Compassionate and dedicated to adhere quality standards for patients and staffs. With over seven years of direct patient care experience in handling both chronic and acute dialysis patients ,seeking to work in the renal care team .
Accomplishments
- Participated in a summative evaluation meeting at Global Therapy Program In Center, Global Research and Development of Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH Bad Homburg Germany between 4th to 18th November 2017 .
- Participated in the usability study of new hemodialysis machine developed by the Fresenius Medical Care research team.
- Assisted in recruiting patients for the research study published in the Indian Journal of Nephrology : Persistent Metabolic Acidosis on regular HD and PD patients .
- Earned " Core Value Award" for Accountability from Davita Care India Pvt Ltd in May 2014.
- Earned "Star of The Month Award" for Accountability from Fresenius Medical Care in May 2018 .
- Earned certificate of participation for ''Communication and Presentation Skills for Healthcare Professionals in March 07,2010.
- Earned certificate for participation in the 13th Annual conference of Peritoneal dialysis society of India (PDSI) held on September 2010.
- Earned certificate of participation on 'The DaVita Way Day' on September 12,2014.
- Earned certificate of completion on ' Capacity building of life skills 'from DaVita Care India Pvt Ltd on June 21,2015.
- Earned certificate of completion on ' Leading with care :Workshop on Healthcare Leadership' from DaVita Care India Pvt Ltd on June 21,2015.
- Earned certificate of completion on ' the DaVita One for all program' from DaVita Care India Pvt Ltd on June 21,2015.
- Educated over thirty nurses and staff within DaVita Dialysis Academy .
- Educated over forty general public and patients under the Kidney smart patient education program of DaVita Care India Pvt Ltd in 2015.
- Supervised team of twenty two staff members.
Skills
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Work History
01/2016 to 05/2016Dialysis Technician Trilogy Health Services | Hanscom Air Force Base , MA
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Managed both acute and chronic dialysis patients .
08/2013 to 09/2015Clinical Preceptor and Trainer Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Winthrop , MA
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with government laws and prevent information breaches.
- Directed dialysis care team activities for seven departments at hospitals and standalone clinics ,to provide guidance to nurses ,technicians and housekeeping staffs to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
- Ensured quality management programs are in place and functional in the dialysis facilities.
- Provided training and monitor implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
- Performed facility audits; participated in Quarterly QA meetings .
- Served as faculty member at DaVita Dialysis Academy – training nursing students .
- Assigned to lead Kidney smart scholar for patient education
- Provided support for the implementation of education programs at clinics for teammates .
- Provided direction and ongoing support to the reuse teammates
- Performed reuse audits and submitted to Clinical Service Specialist (CSS) team.
- Provided ongoing training support to monitor and do monthly water testing for clinics .Results were shared to the clinical team for any intervention .
- Traveled to different clinics across India as and when required in case of crisis and continue till the situation is under control.
- Performed duties as interim renal manager in case of emergency requirement .
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including vitals , pre ,post dialysis weights and vaccination status ,monthly blood investigation charts to keep patient charts updated.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Strengthened training and knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
08/2010 to 09/2012Junior Dialysis TechnicianSt. John's Medical College Hospital ,India | City , STATE
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including vitals , pre ,post dialysis weights and vaccination status ,monthly blood investigation charts to keep patient charts updated
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout temporary catheter care and administration of drugs procedures.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to doctor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve renal machine care.
- Performed slow low efficiency dialysis and plasmapheresis treatments for acute patients admitted in intensive care units .Both adults and pediatric patients were monitored during the treatments .
- Performed continuous renal replacement therapies .
05/2016 to 02/2020Assistant Clinical ManagerFresenius Medical Care Dialysis Services India | City , STATE
- Facilitate hiring of qualified dialysis nurse and technician personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Managed daily operations of forty-person clinic supporting approximately one hundred and ten a patients per week.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Managed twenty two employees with various personalities along with two doctors .
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Monitored all phone calls and scheduled appointments.
- Recommended ways to reduce overhead and cut printing costs, effectively saving practice .
- Built more than two hundred patient charts and enhanced organizing systems to improve recordkeeping procedures.
- Reviewed financial resources and prepared reports showing resource allocations.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for dialysis staff.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions with the higher management.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Worked with clinical trainer to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures from the beginning of the clinic inauguration at JIPMER hospital in Pondicherry ,India .
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety protocols and risk management, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with dialysis team to raise standards of practice.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Created work schedules for twenty two employees and oversaw functioning of billing department.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Performed daily tasks both in clinical and operational areas of the clinic.
Education
03/2003High School DiplomaSanthome Higher Secondary School 670673, City
- Awarded Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) for Class X from Board of public examination,Government of Kerala India .
- Awarded Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in Science group for Class XII in June 2005 from Board of higher secondary examination,Government of Kerala India .
03/2010Bachelor of Science | Renal Dialysis TechnologySt. Johns Medical College 560034, City
- Post to the successful completion of the course ,compulsory service (internship)completed from 1st January 2010 to 30th June 2010 at St. John's Medical College Hospital ,Bangalore -560034 ,India .
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School Attended
- Santhome Higher Secondary School 670673
- St. Johns Medical College 560034
Job Titles Held:
- Dialysis Technician
- Clinical Preceptor and Trainer
- Junior Dialysis Technician
- Assistant Clinical Manager
Degrees
- 03/2003 High School Diploma
03/2010 Bachelor of Science | Renal Dialysis Technology
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